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Continued: Interesting colour scheme: And you thought late wheels wouldn't fit?

Here's some pics from the annual Hanging Rock Car Show. The weather turned out better than expected and I even got burnt!! :) A Phase 5? The colour is stunning: An old truck engine (check out the segmented drive belt): What's better than a supercharger? Two of course...

Here's the method I've developed to change coolant. It can be adapted to almost any car: 1. Jack up the car (don't forget to drive it on some small timber ramps first, so the trolley jack will fit), 2. Put safely on axle stands, 3. Have a big floor squeegee on hand, 4. Put a large container...

I noticed that the new tank plugs do not contain a magnet like the original. They were probably fitted to catch small metal particles during the early years of the engine's life, but it'd still be nice to have the added security...

Ask and ye shall receive! Styria the answer is no; the angles on both rotors appear the same. From the top the original one appears offset, but I'd say that's just to allow for the limiter mechanism. BTW the spring loaded sliding limiter still works. I doubt the bi-pass would be effective as...

I know the auction's finished, but the point is the two manuals sold for nearly $300 (incl. postage)!!! :eek: Did anyone here buy them?? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/310375227481?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649...

Does anyone know if RHD dashpads are available for the W116 with the integral speaker grilles?? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190576431054?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Can anyone explain why MB used D-Jet (which is very similar to today's MPFI systems), then went to K-Jet (which wastes fuel through continuous injection) and then went back to something similar to the old D-Jet??? It seems to me they tried something different, but found it wasn't any better and...

Well I had to scan the relevant pages all over again, but hopefully this'll answer a few questions and probably raise a few too: :)

I noticed the fuel pump on Red Bull runs as soon as the ignition is turned on, which I don't think is normal. Although it's nice to hear that the pump's running, I believe MB wired them up so the pump only operated when the engine was turning (as a safety measure). Or were later versions...

When I opened the boot of Red Bull I thought beaut; she's one of the few with an alloy spare. But alas: It pays to look closely, as in an emergency it could've ended up on the car as a road wheel. Instead it's headed straight for the bin.... Well the tyre wasn't any good for the car...

This curious repair to the RF floor had me rather worried when I first noticed it.... It's likely this is evidence of a previous rust repair: It looks like the accelerator pedal came adrift at some point and it's now bolted to the floor: Note the height difference where the original floor...

It looks like it's not the original one, as there's no switches or loom in the car (Red Bull). The springs are very soft, the padding's crumbling away and I might as well recover it while I'm at it. Oh what fun!! :)

Red Bull in drive with the engine warm. Should I be concerned that it's not at max? It'll be interesting to see if the oil and filter change (plus a clean of the tank) will make any difference. I'd say it's been a while since a service....

And here I go..... :D I removed the sheepskins and discovered the front seats aren't too bad. But as usual, the RF base has collapsed:

I should take my own advice and not take pics with things 'growing' out of the roof!! After another wash she looks tough! :D

Styria I've ordered a new washer and will have to wait until it arrives from Germany.... I also tracked down the 'O' ring in the picture below and have several on order. What concerns me is the wear on the bottom of the housing, where the securing bolt washer has cut into the surface. Should...

I think Red Bull takes the gong for the worst struts I've ever seen.... :eek: And this explains why she felt so unstable and downright dangerous during my one and only drive. The really frightening thing is that the PO was an old(er) gentleman, who I doubt was aware of the serious problems...

Here's some pics of Red Bull's Ronal (Penta style) wheels, which I think are genuine AMGs. I'm very fortunate that they're also in excellent condition. However the locknuts had me a little curious and I was horrified when I removed the rear ones.... :eek: The same offset as Blue Flame's...

Here's some pics of Red Bull's rotor, which is completely different from the standard one. Note that the one and only time I drove her I felt she was lacking power (even for an Aussie), but I'm not sure if it's due to the angle of the non-standard rotor, a stretched timing chain, plugs...